2024 Nissan Leaf Electric · LD74 BAV

The mechanical story on this 2024 Nissan Leaf is straightforward and reassuring: two clean MOT passes, with no advisories, failures, or component defects recorded on either occasion. The most recent test on 28 February 2026 returned a pass with the record showing no defects at all, and the earlier test on 2 September 2025 was similarly clean. For a relatively young EV of this age, a defect-free MOT history at both opportunities is the expected baseline, but it is nevertheless a positive indicator that nothing has yet been flagged regarding suspension components, braking hardware, tyres, or structural condition under the standard DVSA roadworthiness criteria. There is no emerging pattern of advisories or escalating wear to raise concern at this stage, and the trend is stable. With 26,508 miles recorded against an age of roughly two years, this Leaf is running at approximately 13,254 miles per year, which is well above the average for a vehicle in its age bracket. This level of annual accumulation is consistent with regular commuter or fleet-style use rather than occasional short journeys. Mechanically for this specific vehicle, that higher mileage profile means the items normally subject to wear from sustained road use, such as tyres, brake discs and pads, and suspension bushes and coil springs, will have been worked proportionally harder than they would on a low-mileage example. EVs like the Leaf also make use of regenerative braking, which reduces pad wear, but the discs themselves can still accumulate corrosion on the surface through general use, particularly if the brakes are rarely applied firmly. There are no unusual mileage gaps or sudden jumps across the test record, so the odometer history appears consistent and continuous. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to focus on from the MOT history alone, but the higher-than-average mileage does justify a thorough physical inspection. On a test drive, pay close attention to the feel of the suspension over uneven road surfaces: any clonking, knocking, or excessive crash through the dampers over speed humps would point to worn bushes, top mounts, or possibly tired coil springs, even though nothing has yet been recorded. Listen for any rear axle or trailing arm noise, as the Leaf is known to develop knocks from the rear suspension components under load. Steering should remain accurate and free of vibration or pulling to either side, which would indicate worn front suspension components or wheel alignment issues from kerbing. Brake pedal feel deserves specific attention given the higher mileage, even on an EV. Check for any judder through the pedal or steering wheel under firm application, which would suggest disc lipping or surface corrosion, and listen for any binding caliper noise as you pull away, particularly after the car has been parked. Inspect the tyres for even shoulder wear across both axles, as uneven wear patterns can reveal alignment or suspension wear not yet recorded at test. Finally, confirm that the 12V auxiliary battery has been replaced or tested recently, given that the main traction battery status and overall drivetrain health on a Leaf of this age and mileage should be verified through a dedicated EV battery state-of-health report, as this falls outside the scope of the MOT but is critical to the long-term running cost and viability of the vehicle.